Global Technical Innovation Manager

We search for a temporary Global Technical Innovation Manager for 12 months – a development opportunity, responsible for key Innovation projects on TENA Expert Performance Light Inco.


The position is within our Innovation Team TENA Expert Performance, GBIS, and is located in Gothenburg. You will report to the Global Innovation Director TENA Expert Performance, based in Mannheim.


About the Role
The purpose of the role is, based on the TENA strategy and in cooperation with the innovation team, to drive and deliver innovation and product strategy within Expert Performance Light Inco to better meet the needs of the defined target audience.


In this position you will contribute and drive the technical questions in projects and activities for Expert Performance Light Inco primarily on Pads. In projects you will either lead or co-lead projects through the funnel stages.


You will work in close cooperation with multiple key stakeholder (GID, GBD, R&D, manufacturing, Legal, Quality, and lead markets), to drive company sales growth and reach overall Essity targets.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do
Act as project manager for relevant innovation projects through all stages of the Innovation funnel



Secure alignment in technical workstream with R&D, Technology, Manufacturing, Legal, Quality



Based on consumer and customer insights run technical feasibility



Develop assortment and claims with required substantiation



Give input to strategic & lead innovation driven Capexes



Own product specification within targeted area, follow MDR regulations and Design Review Process



Discover, develop, and evaluate new territories/new product concepts that enables a balanced flow of activities entering the Q8 launch plan



Actively support and drive the Essity and TENA sustainability roadmap in assigned product area



Support BU growth targets and monitor cost saving initiatives vs innovation funnel



Who You Are
5+ years' experience in technical development and/or innovation management



Proven skills in product innovation, development & delivery



Ideally experience within Personal Care Inco, Fem or Baby



Strong experience in running & project managing multi-functional teams effectively



Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative international environment



MR & Design Review / Design Control knowledge



Agile Design experience is of advantage



Key Competencies & Leadership Capabilities
You have an entrepreneurial eye for the business potential it offers



Strong project management and networking skills



Good problem solving skills



Self-motivated, objective driven with ability to work autonomously



Strong leadership skills and a proactive mindset
Can sell ideas well and find the right stakeholders
A high drive for results



What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.


Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.